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The match represented nearly a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby to extend their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with assist of the season after a tough few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by his manager and stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and better ability to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you feel close to being the best player, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues